Wordiyodecline
🇬🇧 UK/di'klain/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To become smaller, weaker, or worse; to politely refuse
下降，衰退；婉拒
n.
A gradual decrease or deterioration in quality, quantity, or strength
衰退，下降，减少
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.decline in sales销售额下降
- 2.decline to comment拒绝评论
- 3.decline an offer拒绝提议
Example Sentences
- 1.
Sales have declined significantly since the company lost its major contract.
- 2.
She politely declined the job offer due to family commitments.
- 3.
The empire's decline began when it lost control of its distant colonies.